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Jeremy Ames

Jeremy Ames is the Director of Design at Regency Lighting. Jeremy manages the Lighting Designer team at Regency and works to keep our staff updated on the latest lighting technologies and best practices.
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Cost-efficient lighting design during and after COVID-19

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Aug 24, 2020 9:24:43 AM
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It goes without saying that we are in unprecedented times.

Can you think of another time when construction nearly came to a complete stop?

As projects start to pick up again, it's a great time to reassess your plans and prepare for the future. Ideas that might have worked pre-pandemic might not work anymore.

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Topics: Lighting design, COVID-19

Solving for color consistency in LED lighting

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Apr 6, 2020 9:22:30 AM
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Color consistency is a critical issue that has surfaced with the popularity of LED lighting.

How do you know that the color of your lighting will be consistent from one product to another?

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Topics: Lighting design, LED, Lighting maintenance, CRI, Color temperature

What is CCT? A guide to choosing correlated color temperature for your lighting

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Jan 20, 2020 3:30:00 PM
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I get asked all the time what the right color temperature and color rendering index (CRI) should be for various applications. Although there are rules of thumb that typically provide a positive outcome, color can be so subjective. With LED, your options have become almost limitless. Selecting the right color for your application can be pretty overwhelming. 

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Topics: Lighting design, Color temperature, CCT

How to choose the right CRI for your lighting: A practical guide to Color Rendering Index

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Jan 3, 2020 1:00:00 PM
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Color rendering index (CRI) goes hand in hand with color temperature when you’re trying to pick the right lighting for your application.

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Topics: Lighting design, CRI

[Title 24 revisited] How California’s building code practically impacts businesses

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Jul 9, 2019 9:30:00 AM
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California’s Energy Code is nothing new. More commonly called Title 24 – the set of energy standards for new and upgraded buildings has been around since 1978. But even though it’s decades old, the strict regulations continue to be a difficult road for businesses to navigate, particularly when it comes to commissioning.

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Topics: Title 24, Code enforcement, California Energy Code

Revisiting Title 24 lighting requirements: Navigating the complexity

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Nov 13, 2015 4:04:00 PM
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When California's Title 24 regulations became more stringent last year, there was widespread confusion among those in the construction industry. Everyone was trying to determine if the code applied to their projects and how. Yet, the waters around the standards were pretty murky, as they so often are with new building regulations. 

Let’s review what Title 24 is – shoring up some of the confusion still in the water today while addressing some newer questions which are beginning to emerge.

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Topics: Inside the Industry, Title 24, Energy efficiency, Code enforcement, Lighting controls

Retail lighting design tips: 3 budget-friendly tips from the experts

Posted by Jeremy Ames on Jul 9, 2015 5:03:00 PM
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What do you think of when you hear the phrase "lighting design?" Our lighting design team has prepared a few simple retail lighting design tips to help make your retail store look better. In fact, dialing-in your lighting may help make your store more attractive to your customers. 

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Topics: Lighting design, Retail Lighting

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